NTA NET Tourism December-2012 Solved Paper III

1. Assertion (A): The interaction between tourists and the host community can be one of the factors that may affect a community. Reason (R): As the tourists may not be sensitive to local customs, tradition and standards.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer: A

2. Assertion (A): The bed-and-breakfast (B &B) concept began where a family would open their home to traveller.

Reason (R): The successful B &B operators are those providing guests with same positive experience again and again.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer: A

3. Assertion (A): The desire to learn from and experience other cultures heightened awareness of the educational benefits to be gained from travel which led to the Grand Tour era.

Reason (R): Reports of Marco Polo’s travels and adventures continued to heighten interest in travel and trade.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanaton.

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer: B

4. This consists of two lists of the milestones and the development of tourism. The candidate has to match an item in one list with an item in the other.

Table of Milestones and Development of TourismTable of Milestones And Development of Tourism

List –I

List -II

(Milestones)

(Development of Tourism)

a. 1760 BC to 1027 BC

1. Shang dynasties established trade routes to distant locations throughout the Far East.

b. 1100 BC to 800 BC

2. Greeks developed common language, currency and travel services resulting in the emerge of city states which became destinations.

c. 900 BC to 200 BC

3. Phoenicians developed large sailing fleets for trade and travel throughout their empire.

d. 500 BC to AD 300

4. Romans improved roads, legal system, and inns to further travel for commerce, adventure and pleasure.

Codes: a b c d

(A) 1 2 3 4

(B) 4 3 2 1

(C) 1 3 2 4

(D) 2 4 3 1

Answer: C

5. Assertion (A): The level of tourism interest and activity in a specific area often depends on a combination of both physical and human geography that come together, making certain locations more attractive than others.

Reason (R): Climate also influences the level and type of tourism activity.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer: B

6. Which of the following sequential itineraries is/are correct?

I. Honolulu >Tokyo >Vancouver >Oslo

II. Los Angeles >Washington DC Paris >Dubai

III. Rio de Janeiro >Cape Town >Mauritius >Singapore

IV. Dubai >Colombo >Singapore >Yangon

Codes:

(A) None are correct

(B) II, III are correct

(C) I & IV are correct

(D) All are correct

Answer: B

7. This consists of two lists of types of journey and itinerary. The candidate has to match an item in one list with an item in the other

Table of List of Types of Journey and ItineraryTable of List of Types of Journey And Itinerary

List –I

List -II

a. Round the World

1.

b. One Way

2.

c. Open Jaw

3.

d. Circular trip

4.

Codes: a b c d

(A) 4 2 1 3

(B) 4 1 2 3

(C) 3 1 2 4

(D) 1 2 3 4

Answer: A

8. Assertion (A): Beach Tourism is popular among all types of tourism.

Reason (R): Beach Tourism is a good combination of adventure and leisure activities.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer: A

9. This consists of two lists of Natural Vegetation and Wild Life Sanctuaries/National Parks. The candidate has to match an item in one list with an item in the other.

Table of Types of Natural Vegetation and Name of Wild Life SanctuariesTable of Types of Natural Vegetation And Name of Wild Life Sanctuaries

List –I

List -II

(Types of Natural Vegetation)

(Name of Wild Life Sanctuaries/ National Parks)

a. Tidal forest

1. Sunder ban

b. Alpine forest

2. Dachigam

c. Evergreen forest

3. Manas

d. Tropical Deciduous forest

4. Mudumalai

Codes: a b c d

(A) 2 3 4 1

(B) 1 2 3 4

(C) 2 3 1 4

(D) 1 3 2 4

Answer: B

10. If a mountaineer ascends a mountain at fast speed, he may suffer Acute Mountain Sickness due to

I. Low Air Pressure

II. Poor Visibility

III. Poor Digestion

IV. Poor Acclimatization

(A) I, II &III are correct.

(B) I &II are correct.

(C) I &IV are correct.

(D) All are correct.

Answer: C

11. Which of the following are biosphere reserves?

I. Nanda Devi

II. Nilgiri

III. Simlipal

IV. Dudhwa

(A) I, II & III are correct.

(B) I & II are correct.

(C) I & IV are correct.

(D) All are correct.

Answer: A

12. The list consists of two lists of folk dances and there places. The candidate has to match an item in one list with an item in the other:

Table of Folk Dance and StateTable of Folk Dance And State

List -I

List -II

(Folk Dance)

(State)

a. Giddha

1. Assam

b. Lavani

2. Punjab

c. Jatra

3. Maharashtra

d. Bihu

4. West Bengal

Codes: a b c d

(A) 1 2 3 4

(B) 2 3 4 1

(C) 2 4 3 1

(D) 3 4 2 1

Answer: B

13. Identify the sequence of the four Indian hotel chains according to the year of their establishment.

I. Lemon tree group of hotels

II. Oberoi group of hotels

III. Welcome group hotels

IV. Taj group hotels

(A) III, II, IV, I

(B) II, III, I, IV

(C) IV, II, III, I

(D) I, III, II, IV

Answer: C

14. Identify the Indian “Café” brand originated from the State of Karnataka competing with the international coffee chains.

(A) Costa Coffee

(B) Coffee Café Day

(C) Barista

(D) Star Bucks

Answer: B

15. Arrange the following according to the hierarchy using the code given below:

I. Commis I

II. Executive chef

III. Sous chef

IV. Chef d’ partie

Codes:

(A) IV, III, I, II

(B) III, IV, II, I

(C) I, II, III, IV

(D) II, III, IV, I

Answer: D

16. ‘Chef d’ rang” is

(A) Position in the kitchen

(B) Position in the restaurant

(C) Position in the housekeeping department

(D) Position in the front office

Answer: B

17. ‘Bloody Mary” and Screw driver” are

(A) Brand of liquors served in hotel bars.

(B) Classical cocktails served in hotel bars.

(C) Classical mocktails served in hotel bars.

(D) Brands of soft drinks served in hotel bars.

Answer: B

18. Government of India conducts national level hospitality training under the ambit of

(A) National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology.

(B) Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India.

(C) Central Board of Vocational and Secondary Education.

(D) Indian Institute of Hotel Management.

Answer: A

19. Which one of the following is correctly stated?

(A) Tajmahal Palace Hotels and Resorts are first LEED certified hotel in India.

(B) Vivanta by Taj are the first LEED certified hotel in India.

(C) ITC Gardinea hotel is the first LEED certified hotel in India.

(D) Trident hotel of Oberois is the first LEED certified hotel in India.

Answer: C

20. This consists of two lists of the Tax and the Explanations. The candidate has to match an item in one list with an item in the other.

Table of Name of Tax and Explanation for Taxes CollectedTable of Name of Tax And Explanation For Taxes Collected

List -I

List -II

(Name of Tax)

(Explanation for Taxes Collected)

a. Air Transport Tax

1. A fee assessed by the Central Government to defray customs operations at gateway airports.

b. International Departure Tax

2. A charge imposed by an Airport authority to fund an improvement of the infrastructure.

c. Customer User Fee

3. A Central tax applied to air transportation within India.

d. Passenger Facility Charge

4. A tax assessed by the Indian Government from passengers who depart from India to an international destination

Codes: a b c d

(A) 3 2 1 4

(B) 1 2 4 3

(C) 3 4 1 2

(D) 1 4 3 2

Answer: C

21. The fares that must be purchased in advance of the departure date and require travel to originate and terminate at the same point is known as

(A) Individual fare

(B) Group fare

(C) Excursion fare

(D) Transit fare

Answer: C

22. Dates representing a period of high demand, during which a particular fare is invalid

(A) Booking dates

(B) Valid dates

(C) Back out dates

(D) Invalid dates

Answer: C

23. The segment of the business market that includes employees of governments, schools, hospitals etc.

(A) Corporate Travel

(B) Affinity Travel

(C) Institutional Travel

(D) All inclusive Travel

Answer: C

24. A unit of measurement determined when one passenger travels miles on a transportation by Air carrier

(A) Carbon Miles

(B) Passenger Kilometers

(C) Passenger Mile

(D) Transportation Miles

Answer: C

25. This list consists of two lists of names of Sanctuaries and States, the candidate has to match an item in the List-I with Item in the other.

Table of Name of Sanchuary Name of StateTable of Name of Sanchuary Name of State

List -I

List -II

(Name of Sanctuary)

(Name of State)

a. Radhanagari

1. Maharashtra

b. Jaladpara

2. Assam

c. Betla

3. Jharkhand

d. Manas

4. West Bengal

Codes: a b c d

(A) 1 4 3 2

(B) 4 2 1 3

(C) 3 2 1 4

(D) 4 1 3 2

Answer: A

26. This consists of two lists of names of Dynasties and names of Temples. The candidate has to match an item in the List-I with an item in the List-II.

Table of Name of Dynasty and Name of the TempleTable of Name of Dynasty And Name of The Temple

List -I

List -II

(Name of Dynasty)

(Name of the Temple)

a. Early Chalukyan

1. Hazararama

b. Hoysala

2. Vaikuntha Perumal

c. Pallava

3. Chinnakesava

d. Vijayanagara

4. Papanatha

Codes: a b c d

(A) 3 4 2 1

(B) 4 2 1 3

(C) 4 3 2 1

(D) 2 1 3 4

Answer: C

27. Employees who work at Airport for booking reservations, weighting and checking luggage, and issuing tickets are known as

(A) Traffic Assistant

(B) Airport Agent

(C) Ground Staff

(D) Airport Assistant

Answer: C

28. A package tour that includes the services of a tour representative accompanied at each destination

(A) Excursion tour

(B) Escorted tour

(C) Hosted tour

(D) Minimum tour

Answer: B

29. Any package tour including two or more components such as airfare and accommodation designed for a specific client is known as

(A) Free Individual Travel

(B) Group Inclusive Travel

(C) Leisure Travel

(D) Corporate Travel

Answer: A

30. A document issued by a travel agency or vendor authorizing transportation or some other travel service to a specified person.

(A) Amenities voucher

(B) Miscellaneous charges order

(C) Voucher

(D) Saver passes

Answer: B

31. This consists of two lists of terms and statements and the candidate has to match an item in one list with an item in the other.

Table of List of ApproachesTable of List of Approaches

List - I

List – II

a. Bottom up approach

1. Formulation of policy with inputs from beneficiaries.

b. Top down approach

2. Mandate for developments in all sectors.

c. Participative approach

3. Setting up of policy framework with expert knowledge of policy makers.

d. Inclusive approach

4. Creation of the blue print of the policy with the support of policy makers, planners and local community.

Codes: a b c d

(A) 2 1 4 3

(B) 1 4 3 2

(C) 1 3 4 2

(D) 4 2 1 3

Answer: C

32. Which one of the following is not correctly stated?

(A) Eco tourism is an important form of nature based tourism.

(B) Eco tourism is community oriented and driven.

(C) Eco tourism is government led and private sector controlled.

(D) Eco tourism is an important form of sustainable tourism.

Answer: C

33. Which one of the following is correctly stated?

(A) Carrying capacity is measured on the basis of expectation of visitors.

(B) Carrying capacity is measured on the basis of the perception of the visitors.

(C) Carrying capacity is carried out on the basis of facilities and amenities.

(D) Carrying capacity is estimated by taking into tourist foot falls.

Answer: D

34. Identify the correct sequential order of the authors given these definitions:

52. If a person purchases a ticket in Delhi and starts his journey from Indira Gandhi International Airport, it is a transaction;

(A) SITI

(B) SOTI

(C) SITO

(D) SOTO

Answer: A

53. FIFO and LIFO are methods of calculating

(A) Depreciation

(B) Inventory Valuation

(C) Net Investment

(D) Working Capital

Answer: B

54. Which one of the following does not affect the fund requirements or working capital requirements?

(A) Nature of Business

(B) Type of Business

(C) Sales Volume

(D) Profit Volume

Answer: D

55. Out of the following which are known as form of dividend?

I. Scrip II. Debenture

III. Property IV. Stock

(A) I &II

(B) II, III &IV

(C) I, III &IV

(D) I, II, III &IV

Answer: D

56. Functional managers are responsible

(A) For a single area activity.

(B) To upper level of management and staff.

(C) For complex organizational sub units.

(D) For obtaining copyrights and patents for newly developed processes.

Answer: A

57. According to Herzberg, which of the following is a maintenance factor?

(A) Salary

(B) Work itself

(C) Responsibility

(D) Recognition

Answer: A

58. While guiding organization members in appropriate directions, a manager exhibits

(A) Consideration behaviour

(B) Authoritarian behaviour

(C) Leadership behaviour

(D) Theory Y behaviour

Answer: C

59. A ______ manager is responsible for implementing the policies and plans developed by top managers and for supervising and co-ordinating the activities of low-level managers.

(A) Top level

(B) Middle level

(C) First line

(D) Low level

Answer: B

60. One of the most helpful mechanisms for refining a spoken or written communication is

(A) Counselling service

(B) Grapevine

(C) Five C’s

(D) Complaint management

Answer: C

61. Assertion (A): Perception represents the process by which meaning is attributed to an object, event or person encountered in the environment.

Reason (R): Perception can be created without experience and knowledge of the object/person.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation.

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.

Answer: A

62. Total Quality Management (TQM) is a management approach

(A) Long term success through customer satisfaction.

(B) Continuous improvement of the quality of products and processes.

(C) Defending the quality of the product.

(D) Understanding the product development process.

Answer: B

63. Using tourist data from each country to aggregate total tourist demand is a method popularly known as

(A) Break down approach

(B) Form up approach

(C) Integrative approach

(D) Selective approach

Answer: B

64. When a marketer cannot identify the source of competiton and wrongly assumes the industry structure, this behaviour is called

(A) Marketing Exopia

(B) Marketing Phobia

(C) Marketing Myopia

(D) Marketing Xenoa

Answer: C

65. Viral marketing is an example of

(A) Word of Mouth Communication

(B) Integrated Marketing Communication

(C) Push Model of Communication

(D) None

Answer: A

66. The best method of segmenting the market for tourism product and destination is

(A) Behavioural

(B) Psychological

(C) Demographic

(D) Geographic

Answer: A

67. Availability of market access is a necessary condition to find out

(A) Qualified target market

(B) Qualified available market

(C) Qualified market share

(D) Qualified potential market

Answer: B

68. Closure to the time of travel, pricing powers are with the travel service provider and further from the point of travel, the power is with the traveller.

This method of pricing is called

(A) Marginal pricing

(B) Dynamic pricing

(C) Auction pricing

(D) Base rate pricing

Answer: B

69. Assertion (A): Distribution channel members are fairly fluid in terms of their roles, interests, operations and perspectives.

Reason (R): The complexity of travel trade and the dissimilarity of operational practices used worldwide makes it difficult to define and establish strategies, tactics, operation features, practices and functions.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation.

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer: A

70. A business which has enough assets to meet its liabilities but cannot convert these assets quickly enough to cash is commonly described as

(A) Over trading

(B) Over invested

(C) Technically insolvent

(D) Untapped finance

Answer: C

Read the passage below and Answer: the questions from No. 71 to 75.

The credit for preserving the Vedic Dharma in India by uniting various sectarian groups goes to Adi Guru Shankaracharya. He travelled widely all over India to unite the then opposing forces of the Vedic religion.

He started his philosophical disputations and met intellectuals of different schools of thoughts and convinced them by his logical arguments and established the supremacy of the Vedic religion. He founded the four religious peethas of moths to represent the four Vedas or Hinduism and revived the religion. He ordained that each Hindu must visit all the four religious centres once in his/her lifetime.